🍷Albino Armani Amarone Classico 2018 Dry Red Wine brings the depth of Veneto’s dried-grape tradition to a dry red wine with a surprisingly fresh, elegant character. This 2018 vintage combines concentrated fruit with a fine texture, giving you a generous glass that stays composed from the first sip to its lingering finish. It is a thoughtful choice for a dinner centred on flavourful food.
🏔️ The grapes grow on terraced hillsides in Valpolicella Classica, between 300 and 500 metres above sea level. Limestone over volcanic rock and the cool hillside setting shape the wine’s balance. Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella form the blend, bringing together fruit, structure and the distinctive personality of this historic Italian appellation.
🍇 Carefully selected grapes dry slowly in the winery’s hillside loft before pressing and a long fermentation with the skins. This traditional appassimento technique concentrates their character. Extended maturation in large barrels gives Albino Armani Amarone Classico time to develop its layered style without losing the freshness that makes each sip inviting.
🍒 Expect dried red fruit and cherry, with herbal and earthy touches, followed by dark chocolate, spice and hints of coffee. The full body and pleasant tannins make it satisfying alongside roasted meat, grilled dishes or aged cheese. Serve at 18–20°C in a generous red-wine glass and let the aromas unfold as you enjoy it with your meal.
✨ Albino Armani Amarone Classico 2018 Dry Red Wine also makes a considered gift for someone who enjoys expressive Italian reds. Its 2018 vintage received 92–93 points from sommelier Matt Steeves in 2023, recognising its refreshing elegance and fine texture. Open a bottle for a relaxed evening, a special gathering or a meal that deserves a wine with depth and presence.
Key Details
- 🌍 Origin: Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
- 🏅 Appellation: Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico
- 📅 Vintage: 2018
- 🍷 Style: Dry red; full-bodied
- 🍾 Volume: 750ml
- 🔥 Alcohol: 15.5% ABV
- 👃 Aroma: Dried red fruit, cherry, herbs and earthy notes
- 😋 Palate: Dark chocolate, spice, coffee; fresh and balanced
- 🌡️ Serving temperature: 18–20°C
- 🍽️ Pairing: Roasted meat, grilled dishes and aged cheese
- 🪵 Maturation: Large barrels after traditional appassimento
- 🔒 Closure: Cork
- 🍇 Grapes: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
- ⭐ Highest verified vintage-specific rating: Matt Steeves, 92–93/100 (2023)
